News Releases

Read the latest news from the DNR for environmental protection, recreation and conservation updates in Iowa.

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State Forest Nursery
Event

Iowa State Forest Nursery End of Season Sale

All remaining State Forest Nursery seedlings are 30 percent off until May 24. Choose from a variety of hardwoods, shrubs and conifers.

Canoe, Kayak & Paddle Sports
News Release

Have a fun and safe summer on the water

Iowa rivers will soon be busy with paddlers, swimmers and people wading to search for fossils, rocks and driftwood or to clean up litter or explore a sandbar.

Enforcement Actions
News Release

DNR enforcement actions, published 5/09/2024

DNR staff work with individuals, businesses and communities to help them protect our natural resources by complying with state and federal laws.

Air Quality
Air Quality Draft Permits
News Release

Air quality permits for review, published 5/09/2024

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

Iowa's Wildlife
Hunting - Migratory Game Birds
Event

World Migratory Bird Day is May 11

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) has been raising awareness about the importance of migratory bird conservation since 1993.

Boards and Commissions
Public Meeting or Comments

Natural Resource Commission to meet May 9

The Natural Resource Commission (NRC) of the Iowa DNR will meet at 9:30 a.m., on May 9, at 6200 Park Ave., Suite 200, Pine Lake Conference Room, in Des Moines.

Air Quality
Public Meeting or Comments

Air Quality permits under review

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

Air Quality
Public Meeting or Comments

Air quality permits under review, published 5/2/2024

The DNR Air Quality Bureau has the following draft permits up for review. The permits help protect Iowans’ health and the air where we live.

Camping
State Parks
News Release

Peak camping season begins May 1

With more than 864,000 campers and almost 14 million visitor days last year, state parks are anticipating another busy season.